Copa (NYSE:CPA) Posts Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.23 EPS

Copa (NYSE:CPA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The transportation company reported $4.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.41 by ($0.23), Zacks reports. Copa had a net margin of 18.83% and a return on equity of 26.39%.

Copa Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE CPA traded down $2.12 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $151.02. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 314,642 shares, compared to its average volume of 374,041. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.39, a PEG ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.95. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $128.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $122.93. Copa has a 12-month low of $82.54 and a 12-month high of $156.41.

Copa Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st were paid a $1.61 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. This represents a $6.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.3%. Copa’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 40.05%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CPA. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC grew its holdings in Copa by 3,004.7% during the 4th quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 82,151 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $9,908,000 after buying an additional 79,505 shares in the last quarter. LPL Financial LLC grew its stake in Copa by 17.6% during the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 39,779 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $4,798,000 after acquiring an additional 5,958 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its stake in Copa by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,647,779 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $198,739,000 after acquiring an additional 44,834 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in Copa by 9.6% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 266,471 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $32,139,000 after acquiring an additional 23,390 shares during the period. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in Copa in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $50,000. Institutional investors own 70.09% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently weighed in on CPA shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Copa from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $190.00 price target on shares of Copa in a research note on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Copa from $180.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 8th. Itau BBA Securities started coverage on Copa in a research note on Sunday, November 30th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Copa in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Copa currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $163.50.

Copa News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Copa this week:

• Positive Sentiment: January traffic was strong — revenue passenger miles (RPMs) rose 13.3% year‑over‑year, available seat miles (ASMs) increased 11.9%, and load factor improved to 87.5%, signaling robust demand and efficient network utilization. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage and momentum remain favorable — recent notes and price targets (median ~$160) plus Zacks commentary emphasize Copa’s momentum and value appeal, supporting upside potential if fundamentals stay intact. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company released its full fourth-quarter and full‑year 2025 results and framed the year as one of “industry‑leading profitability and operational excellence” — investors should parse the release for guidance and margin drivers to judge sustainability. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary pieces and valuation checks highlight both strong recent share-price momentum and attractive valuation metrics (CPA’s trailing P/E is relatively low), which could temper volatility if earnings trends normalize. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed consensus: Copa reported $4.18 EPS for the quarter vs. analysts’ $4.41 estimate (miss of $0.23), which likely drove the intraday selloff as markets reprice near‑term profitability expectations. Read More.

Copa Company Profile

Copa Holdings, SA (NYSE:CPA) is a Panama‐based aviation holding company that provides passenger and cargo air transportation across the Americas and the Caribbean. Through its principal subsidiary, Copa Airlines, the company operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, offering scheduled flights that connect passengers through its Tocumen International Airport hub in Panama City. The company also offers dedicated cargo services under the Copa Cargo brand, leveraging belly hold capacity on its passenger flights to transport freight throughout its network.

The roots of Copa Holdings trace back to 1947, when Compañía Panameña de Aviación began operations as the flag carrier of Panama.